chronic health condition

Wellbeing & Fitness

5 adaptive meal plans for disabled people

04/01/2023

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Lots of fruits and vegetables laid out with bluberries and pomegranate seeds in two white heart-shaped bowls in the middle

Nutrition advocate, Tracy Williams, shares 5 adaptive diet plans for disabled people and accessible ways you can cook meals.

Entertainment & Culture

Natalie Balmain: Candidate with health conditions become alternative Prime Minister

04/11/2022

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Natalie is a women of mixed heritage. She is standing inside at the Channel 4 offices with her elbows on the banister going across. Natalie is wearing a black crop top with beige trousers

We speak to the winner of Make Me Prime Minister, Natalie Balmain, who lives with Type 1 diabetes and depression.

Lifestyle

Breaking down taboos around disability and periods

15/09/2022

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A calendar showing a month with 7 days marked in red and a sanitary towel next to it

Our writer, Emma Purcell, speaks to the disability community to find out their experiences living with periods.

Lifestyle

10 reasons to love Disability Horizons and be a part of our community

10/04/2021

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Six hands making the shape of a heart

Over the last decade, we’ve created a strong and thriving community made up of disabled people, those with health conditions…

Lifestyle

Jenny McGibbon: challenging negative perceptions of chronic illness through my blog and graphic design work

20/03/2021

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Blogger Jenny sat on her bed wearing a black T-shirt that says exhausted just existing with her illustrations on the wall behind her

Jenny McGibbon, a blogger who has Gastroschisis, uses her blog to offer support to disabled people living with chronic illnesses.

Lifestyle

Leonard Cheshire ‘Disabled Looks Like Me’ campaign raises awareness of invisible disabilities

31/03/2020

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Mimi Butlin in 'Disabled looks like me' invisible disabilities t-shirt for Leonard Cheshire

'Disabled looks like me' t-shirts, from disability charity Leonard Cheshire with disabled illustrator Mimi Butlin, are aimed at raising awareness…

Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster
Discover the best drinks holder for disabled people, including the CouchCoaster and TableCoaster, designed to provide stability, prevent spills, and promote independence. The post Best Cup Holder for Disabled People: A Review of CouchCoaster and TableCoaster appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly
Discover how to make Halloween more sensory-friendly for neurodivergent children. Learn practical tips to create a fun and accessible celebration that caters to their needs The post 5 Ways to Make Halloween More Sensory-Friendly appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help Expert Help with Filling in Your PIP Form: Tips and Tools to Simplify the Process Applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can be overwhelming, especially with the complexity of the PIP form. If you’re looking for help filling in a PIP form The post Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Applications: How the PIP Form Writer GPT Can Help appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World
Understanding the New EHRC Guidance on Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled Employees The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has recently published new guidance to help employers understand their legal obligations and the steps they can take to support disabled employees, especially in hybrid working environments. This guidance comes as a crucial resource for organizations The post New EHRC Guidance: How Employers Can Support Disabled Employees in a Hybrid Work World appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Decline in Accessible Black Cabs
London’s Accessible Transport Crisis: Decline in Black Cabs Puts Mobility at Risk A sharp decline in wheelchair-accessible black cabs in London has raised alarm among disability advocates ahead of a key London Assembly meeting. The Disability Power 100, led by Founding Editor Dom Hyams, urges London Assembly members to confront Mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport The post Decline in Accessible Black Cabs appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.